by Jennifer Leigh | Aug 15, 2013 | Brain Facts, Coping Skills, Curing Fear |
I shared some information about the brain to a friend who in in BWS (Benzo Withdrawal Syndrome) and she asked me to share it here with all of you. This is what I told her: Put your hand in the air, palm flat, fingers pointing up. Fold your thumb across your palm then...
by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 12, 2011 | Brain Facts
One of the hardest things in benzo withdrawal is the negative thinking we are prone to. “I’ll never heal!” “This symptom is so scary I can’t cope with it!” “I dread tomorrow, knowing I will be sick again.” You know the...
by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 10, 2011 | Brain Facts, Curing Fear |
As promised in an earlier post, I’ll explain how a fist correlates to the brain science that will help you understand your behavior in withdrawal a bit better. Please raise your hand as the picture shows. Fold your thumb across your palm. Next fold your fingers...
by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 6, 2011 | Brain Facts, Curing Fear, Withdrawal symptoms |
When I sought out a doctor to help me get a grip on my anxiety, I was certain nothing in the world could compare to the fear I felt when I had a panic attack. Well, I was wrong. Nothing compares to the fear of dying while in the throes of benzo withdrawal. Or at least...
by Jennifer Leigh | Apr 4, 2011 | Brain Facts |
Those of us working in the Interpersonal Neurobiology field know that everyone’s brain is hardwired to ask the “Big Brain Question.” That question is simply, “Are you there for me?” We don’t ask the question in the traditional...
